Who were Grantchester’s Robson Green’s wives?

Robson Green, best known for his role as DI Geordie Keating in the ITV series Grantchester, has had a personal life filled with as much drama as his on-screen roles.

Born on December 18, 1964, in Hexham, Northumberland, England, Robson grew up with strong ties to the region’s working-class roots. His father, Robson Green Sr., and grandfather were miners, influencing his early life. His mother was Ann Green.

While details about his religious beliefs are not public, he likely aligns with a Christian denomination common in the UK. Inspired by military aviation, Robson joined the Air Training Corps at 16 but eventually found his passion in entertainment, steering away from a potential career in the Royal Air Force.

Robson left school at 16 with five O-levels and worked as a draughtsman for three years before deciding to pursue acting. He honed his craft at the Live Theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne, where he worked with Artistic Director Max Roberts.

His acting career began with small roles before his breakthrough as Jimmy Powell in Casualty. This was followed by his notable role in Soldier Soldier and a brief music career with Jerome Flynn, with whom he topped the charts with Unchained Melody.

Robson Green has been married to Vanya Seager, a former Page 3 model, since 2001, after dating and having a child, Taylor Seager-Green, born in 2000. His personal life has occasionally made headlines, including an affair that led to the breakdown of another marriage, as reported in 2016.

Alison Ogilvie

Robson Green‘s first marriage was to occupational therapist Alison Ogilvie in 1991. The union lasted for eight years, ending in 1999. Reports suggest that the marriage crumbled due to Green‘s affair with PR executive Pamela McDonald, which reportedly lasted four years.

Green later described this period of his life as a “car crash,” during which fame and its trappings led him astray from what truly mattered.

Vanya Seager

Following his divorce, Green met Vanya Seager, a former Page 3 model, in 1995 while recording “Unchained Melody.” They married in 2001 after having a son, Taylor Robson Green, in 2000.

However, this marriage, too, ended in divorce in 2013. Green has since described this relationship as having “irretrievably broken down,” although he’s maintained communication with Seager, primarily through text messages, for the sake of their son.

The ‘Painful’ Affair with Zoila Short

Perhaps the most talked-about chapter of Green‘s love life was his affair with Zoila Short, the wife of Reverend Geoffrey Short, an OBE recipient. This affair, which began around 2016, led to the breakdown of the Shorts‘ 16-year marriage.

Reverend Short, devastated by the affair, spoke publicly about his struggle with faith and forgiveness following the betrayal. Zoila left her husband for Green, and despite the scandal, they’ve remained together, choosing to keep their relationship relatively private after the initial media frenzy.

Life After the Affairs

Since his relationship with Zoila began, Green has expressed contentment with his life, focusing on his career and hobbies like fishing, in which Zoila shares an interest.

They’ve been spotted together at various events, including on the “Grantchester” set, indicating a stable, if not conventional, partnership. Green has publicly stated he has no plans to marry again, perhaps reflecting on the complexities of his past relationships.